Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin (See it on map)

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Where?

Located on the South West side of Dublin

What?

Former prison.

Anything else you need to know?

One of Ireland's the most famous prisons, now disused since 1924. The prison held many famous Irish revolutionaries through the years and was the site where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed.

Opening times?

Mon - Sun 9.30am - 6pm

Entrance fee?

Adult €5.30 Child €2.10

Reviews of Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol has a rating of 93% from a total of 3 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Kilmainham Gaol

  • anonymous anonymous says:

    A must visit for the tourist and especially for the Irish, it is an eyeopener

    Posted: on Jan 9, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • wlamb123 from USA, has 12 reviewswlamb123 says:

    Very informative tour. If you have to wait before your tour begins, try to walk over to Phoenix Park and visit the Wellington Monument or the Dublin Zoo. Of course, there is a small pub across the street from Kilmainham Gaol...

    Posted: on Apr 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Bairana from Argentina, has 42 reviewsBairana says:

    I really recommend visiting this building, which gives a good insight into Irish History. Built in 1792, it is Ireland's most famous disused prison. It held throughout the years many famous Nationalists and Republicans in members of the Society of United Irishmen (1798), Young Irelanders... more

    Posted: on Apr 30, 2007 // Rated: |

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